Published: Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 11:38 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 12:05 p.m.

This growing section of Lafourche Parish has a thriving commercial corridor along both sides of Bayou Lafourche and plenty of land that can be developed along miles of U.S. 90.

It also has easy access to U.S. 90, which can take people east or west through Louisiana.

And, it has what will be the area’s newest subdivision and golf course.

La Tour is the brainchild of developer John Brady, a founder of Latelco and MobileTel phone companies.

Brady said he is trying to fulfill his dream of having another 18-hole golf course in the area.

That is fine with us.

Eventually, La Tour will include about 500 homes, Brady said, homes that range from $250,000 to $300,000.

Clearly, 500 homes in that price range will probably rely on some purchasers coming from outside the area.

That, too, is fine with us.

The homes in a subdivision focused on a nice golf course will be the kind that will generate property-tax revenues.

And if they draw people to this area to invest in Lafourche Parish property, that, too, is a good thing.

We hope that, eventually, central Lafourche will have Interstate 49 running through it, serving as a daily transportation route and, as needed, as an evacuation route.

When that day comes around, there will probably be many more investors lining up to purchase commercial and residential property.

In the meantime, it is great to see a development of that size going up right in the middle of Lafourche.

Throw in a golf course and a lot more people can be thrilled with the idea.

The developer already has approval from the parish and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the first phase, which will include 140 lots.

If all goes well, we look forward to more sales in the future.

Understandably, business and government officials have expressed jubilation at the announcement of the development.

We’re with them in their excitement.

We look forward to La Tour bringing homeowners and investors to our area. It will definitely be a positive development.

Editorials represent the opinion of The Courier and Daily Comet and not of any one individual. Questions or comments concerning editorials may be addressed to the Editor, P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361 or e-mail at: news@houmatoday.com.

<p>The issue: Central Lafourche subdivision.</p><p>We suggest: A great development.</p><p>Central Lafourche has a lot of great things going for it.</p><p>This growing section of Lafourche Parish has a thriving commercial corridor along both sides of Bayou Lafourche and plenty of land that can be developed along miles of U.S. 90.</p><p>It also has easy access to U.S. 90, which can take people east or west through Louisiana.</p><p>And, it has what will be the area’s newest subdivision and golf course.</p><p>La Tour is the brainchild of developer John Brady, a founder of Latelco and MobileTel phone companies.</p><p>Brady said he is trying to fulfill his dream of having another 18-hole golf course in the area.</p><p>That is fine with us.</p><p>Eventually, La Tour will include about 500 homes, Brady said, homes that range from $250,000 to $300,000.</p><p>Clearly, 500 homes in that price range will probably rely on some purchasers coming from outside the area.</p><p>That, too, is fine with us.</p><p>The homes in a subdivision focused on a nice golf course will be the kind that will generate property-tax revenues.</p><p>And if they draw people to this area to invest in Lafourche Parish property, that, too, is a good thing.</p><p>We hope that, eventually, central Lafourche will have Interstate 49 running through it, serving as a daily transportation route and, as needed, as an evacuation route.</p><p>When that day comes around, there will probably be many more investors lining up to purchase commercial and residential property.</p><p>In the meantime, it is great to see a development of that size going up right in the middle of Lafourche.</p><p>Throw in a golf course and a lot more people can be thrilled with the idea.</p><p>The developer already has approval from the parish and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the first phase, which will include 140 lots.</p><p>If all goes well, we look forward to more sales in the future.</p><p>Understandably, business and government officials have expressed jubilation at the announcement of the development.</p><p>We’re with them in their excitement.</p><p>We look forward to La Tour bringing homeowners and investors to our area. It will definitely be a positive development.</p><p>Editorials represent the opinion of The Courier and Daily Comet and not of any one individual. Questions or comments concerning editorials may be addressed to the Editor, P.O. Box 2717, Houma, LA 70361 or e-mail at: news@houmatoday.com.</p>